Why is it I never see this head reviewed when used NOT for drumline/marching, but for drumset application? I have one installed on my Pearl 5.5 X 14 wood-shell snare drum, playing jazz and rock with great success! The only drawback is that the smooth head just doesn't cut the mustard for brush use. Still, I love the crisp but darkish sound...great stick response and articulation too. Personally, I am not a big fan of the "modern" drumline snare sound. I used to love the miliary style and sound where you could actually hear the richness of wooden drums with real snare response. Nowdays you might as well play on the bottom of a 5-gallon bucket of paint. Too pingy, too articulate, too annoying. Whoops, I got too far off the subject...just do yourself a favor if you play something other than drumline; try a Black Max and discover a great new sound.

These heads (along with the Whitemaxes) are unquestionably the best sounding heads out there. The only downside is that they don't last that long. They have a tendency to stretch to the point where the head no longer sounds that good, and will eventually rip under heavy strain. So when you aren't using this head, de-tune it to allow it to last longer, because it sounds really crisp when it's at the proper tension.

This drumhead works well for my line. The only problems with the heads are that it is hard to tune them, and if you mess up you really stand out. But other than that, these Heads are great. I recommend a coated FaLam 2 head on the bottom. This head is long lasting, and I've only had to change twice in one season. So if you are into marching and tight tuning, then this is the head for you.

I used to not like black drum heads because I was always told that they were hard to keep tuned, but a friend of mine talked me into getting one for my MST. I have grown to love this head and find that it's not that hard to keep tuned if you just keep it in good shape. I've had mine on for almost a year now and am just now replacing it for the first time, so it's definitely good quality.

This head along with the White Max provides great snare response at low end. Great for low tuning or high tuning. Provides a much softer feel than the outdated Falam, just have to know how to tune it right.

A great head for any marching activity. Warm, dark sound, darker than the White Max and a little less articulate, best feel yet, much better than Falams (too old, too hard). Recommend this head with a clear marching ambassador snare side. Has a wide tuning range and a great design which has changed since the head first came out.

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